Lice is an American hip-hop duo consisting of rappers Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman. Formed in 2015, the pair have released a series of collaborative extended plays under the Lice name, frequently distributed as free digital downloads.[1]

Lice
OriginUnited States
GenresHip-hop
Years active2015–present
LabelSelf-released
MembersAesop Rock
Homeboy Sandman

Background

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Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman began collaborating in 2015. Their first joint EP, Lice, was released that year as a free digital download.[1]

Reception

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Reviewers noted the chemistry between the two rappers and their contrasting lyrical styles.[2][3] Pitchfork described the collaboration as pairing Aesop Rock's dense and abstract lyricism with Homeboy Sandman's more conversational delivery.[2] Coverage in Stereogum highlighted the duo's creative chemistry and collaborative dynamic.[4] A 2016 Spin column later highlighted the collaboration as part of a roundup of notable but overlooked releases.[5]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title Year
Lice 2015[1]
Lice Two: Still Buggin’ 2016[6]
Lice 3: Triple Fat Lice 2017[7]
Miami Lice: Season Four 2026[8]

Other collaborations

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Outside of the EP series, Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman have occasionally collaborated on standalone tracks. In 2021 they released "Ask Anyone", a tribute to rapper MF Doom.[4][9] In 2022 they released "Catfish".[10]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 Minsker, Evan (November 30, 2015). "Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman Share Lice". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  2. 1 2 Hart, Ron (January 4, 2016). "Aesop Rock / Homeboy Sandman: Lice EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  3. Weiss, Jeff (November 30, 2015). "So Strange Here: Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman's Lice EP". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  4. 1 2 Breihan, Tom (January 8, 2021). "Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman Share MF DOOM Tribute "Ask Anyone"". Stereogum. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  5. "Overlooked: Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman, Laurel Halo, Fleur East, Kid Ink, Lord Raja, Jeffrey Lewis, El Ten Eleven". Spin. January 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  6. Pearce, Sheldon (September 29, 2016). "Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman Share New EP Lice 2: Still Buggin': Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  7. "Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman – Triple Fat Lice". RapReviews. August 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  8. Breihan, Tom (March 10, 2026). "Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman Release New EP Miami Lice: Season Four". Stereogum. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  9. "Listen to Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman's MF DOOM tribute "Ask Anyone"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  10. Entertainment, Rhymesayers. "NEW MUSIC - Lice (Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman) "Catfish"". Rhymesayers Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-03-12.